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The Obi One Podcast

The Obi One Podcast

Written by: John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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Welcome to The Obi One Podcast. Join Chelsea and Nigeria legend, John Obi Mikel, as he chats candidly to the game’s biggest names. From former team-mates, to his greatest rivals, to some of today’s current heroes.


Alongside Chris McHardy, renowned sports broadcaster, the pair bring you the dressing room secrets, the untold stories, the in-jokes and the disagreements.


Make sure to download The Obi One Podcast for free on your preferred podcast platform NOW. You can also watch every episode - in full - on our YouTube channel - @obionepodcast

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
Football
Episodes
  • ‘They deserved it’: Arsenal humble Mikel, Pep v Sir Alex, Xabi Alonso coup & why Salah is RIGHT!
    May 20 2026

    It’s the morning after the night before and Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years. John Obi Mikel gives his verdict, and there’s begrudging respect there.


    With Pep Guardiola set to depart Manchester City after a decade as manager, Mikel and Chris discuss his legacy and ask whether he really is the greatest the Premier League has ever had.


    Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea boss comes under the microscope, as Mikel outlines what excites him the most about the Spaniard’s arrival.


    There’s also a tense standoff between the lads over Mohamed Salah’s latest social media outburst. Was he in the right? And what does Arne Slot do now?

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • ‘Chelsea’s DNA gone’: Palmer ‘lost’, players want out & zero direction | What now? 🫣
    May 7 2026

    Chelsea is a club on its knees. Six successive league defeats, four on the bounce at Stamford Bridge and the worst run of results since 1993. Little wonder then, Blues legend John Obi Mikel is crestfallen.


    Resigned to Chelsea’s fate this season, Mikel calls out the club’s ills and demands a reset this summer as he fears the club are slipping into mediocrity and a finish outside the top half.


    So what is needed? Leaders? Check. A semblance of a plan? Check. Xavi Alonso…?! 👀


    Watch as an impassioned Mikel breaks down what needs to happen sooner rather than later.


    Mikel also gives his verdict on the Premier League title run in, begrudgingly gives Arsenal their flowers and laments the loss of Manchester City’s most important player.


    Oh, and José Mourinho back to Real Madrid? Mikel gives his view.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • ‘Chelsea’s DNA gone’: Palmer ‘lost’, players want out & zero direction | What now? 🫣
    May 5 2026

    Chelsea is a club on its knees. Six successive league defeats, four on the bounce at Stamford Bridge and the worst run of results since 1993. Little wonder then, Blues legend John Obi Mikel is crestfallen.


    Resigned to Chelsea’s fate this season, Mikel calls out the club’s ills and demands a reset this summer as he fears the club are slipping into mediocrity and a finish outside the top half.


    So what is needed? Leaders? Check. A semblance of a plan? Check. Xavi Alonso…?! 👀


    Watch as an impassioned Mikel breaks down what needs to happen sooner rather than later.


    Mikel also gives his verdict on the Premier League title run in, begrudgingly gives Arsenal their flowers and laments the loss of Manchester City’s most important player.


    Oh, and José Mourinho back to Real Madrid? Mikel gives his view.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins
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